The entire international jury of the world's oldest and most important contemporary art fair resigned days before its opening, refusing to engage with nations whose leaders face ICC charges. And the Venice Biennale scrapped its usual awards in favor of a public vote.

The city’s Urban Picnic on May 1 launches the month-long Athens City Festival

From pagan harvest rites to a morning in the countryside — how Greeks celebrate the first of May and why this centuries-old tradition of weaving a floral wreath endures.

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A newly added May 7 performance by the George Kontrafouris Quartet follows a sold-out show, closing the season with original compositions and collaborations highlighting emerging jazz talent.

The two-day celebration will showcase Asian cuisine, music, and culture as part of the citywide This is Athens City Festival.

It seems that International Dance Day is celebrated every day in Greece, as younger generations return to traditional dancing.

The Athens English Comedy Club presents a stand-up comedy show in Italian, for the first time in Greece!

With just days to go before Eurovision 2026, Greece’s delegation hosts a farewell event to Akylas

Her new limited collection titled "Fovos" embodies finding strength through struggle.

Konstantina Kotzamani continues her strong presence on the international festival circuit, following a series of celebrated short films that have screened at major events worldwide.

The sculpture depicts Athena standing on a circular base, dressed in a peplos and cloak, with the aegis—featuring the head of Medusa and serpents—visible on her chest

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Organizers emphasized that Beyond Borders, held on the remote island of Kastellorizo, has grown through persistent effort into one of the most dynamic and emerging documentary festivals in Southeast Europe and the Balkans.

Today, the annual festival keeps both faith and legend alive, drawing crowds who gather to celebrate a story where myth and landscape remain inseparably intertwined.

Chien’s exhibition Artificial Eden, currently presented at the George Benias Gallery in central Athens, reflects on the subtle and often imperceptible ways in which environments are shaped by human presence.

The historic open-air cinema in central Athens returns ahead of schedule with a curated lineup of classics, modern hits, and special tributes celebrating film history under the stars.

While the discovery of papyri at Oxyrhynchus — modern-day El-Bahnasa — is not unusual, given the large volume of literary, archival, and official documents previously recovered there, researchers said this find was distinctive

The European Commission and Europa Nostra selected 30 outstanding heritage projects from 18 European countries

The voluntary repatriation of these ancient Greek treasures marks a key step in combating the illicit trade in antiquities